Looking for a Builder in Abruzzo?
Are you looking for a reliable builder or contractor in Italy? Do you wish to find trusted tradesmen at affordable prices?
Choosing a reliable builder in Italy can be a daunting task, but finally, you have found the right website! We have a wide experience in the project management of building works and can help you selecting the right builder, saving you a lot of time, money and effort. Our tried and tested knowledge of the local building trade will allow you to build or renovate your house in Italy quickly, efficiently and in a cost-effective and stress-free way. Please scroll down for an overview on how to choose a builder in Abruzzo.
Choosing a reliable builder in Italy can be a daunting task, but finally, you have found the right website! We have a wide experience in the project management of building works and can help you selecting the right builder, saving you a lot of time, money and effort. Our tried and tested knowledge of the local building trade will allow you to build or renovate your house in Italy quickly, efficiently and in a cost-effective and stress-free way. Please scroll down for an overview on how to choose a builder in Abruzzo.
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before buying or renovating a property in Abruzzo.
Our expert advice could save you a lot of time and money.
before buying or renovating a property in Abruzzo.
Our expert advice could save you a lot of time and money.
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Finding the Right Builder
The builder or general contractor is the "conductor of the orchestra". The majority of home building horror stories are a direct result of hiring a bad builder. This inevitably results in falling both over budget and behind schedule.
Restoring a property or building a new home ranks among the largest single investments the average person is likely to make in their life. It can also call for undue stress. Having the right builder means enjoying the process instead of running into problems that might potentially lead to needing arbitration or attorney services. Simply put, this is the single most important step in any home-building or renovating process. A great design, a stunning view or top quality finishing materials cannot compensate for shaky foundations, a crooked wall or a leaky roof.
Before the last financial crisis, good builders were hard to find and sometimes you had to wait for up to a year before they were available to carry out work on your property. Things have changed in recent years and with new homes being built at an all-time low, they are easier to find – but that doesn’t mean you can dispense with choosing your builder with care. Many builders in Italy have enough work experience gained as subcontractors or site supervisors for other bigger contracts, but managerial and business skills are just as important. Delivering a home on time and within budget also requires the builder to have a reliable network of materials suppliers and subcontractors.
Restoring a property or building a new home ranks among the largest single investments the average person is likely to make in their life. It can also call for undue stress. Having the right builder means enjoying the process instead of running into problems that might potentially lead to needing arbitration or attorney services. Simply put, this is the single most important step in any home-building or renovating process. A great design, a stunning view or top quality finishing materials cannot compensate for shaky foundations, a crooked wall or a leaky roof.
Before the last financial crisis, good builders were hard to find and sometimes you had to wait for up to a year before they were available to carry out work on your property. Things have changed in recent years and with new homes being built at an all-time low, they are easier to find – but that doesn’t mean you can dispense with choosing your builder with care. Many builders in Italy have enough work experience gained as subcontractors or site supervisors for other bigger contracts, but managerial and business skills are just as important. Delivering a home on time and within budget also requires the builder to have a reliable network of materials suppliers and subcontractors.
The most important factor in choosing a builder or general contractor is good references!
The prospective builder or contractor will provide references, but this is not enough - it is essential you run your own independent checks. You will need to get references from their subcontracts, suppliers and bank providers in addition to post or current clients. A builder is not going to mention clients there have been problems with. This is why at Abruzzo Project we perform due diligence in locating several past clients. We also speak current clients whose property is still under construction or have just moved in or are within the warranty period. This gives us a good basis for determining the right builder.
It is crucially important to have a complete set of plans and specification while in the process of selecting a builder. The architectural plans will show the items that make up the house, such as windows, fireplaces, stairs, etc... The specifications will “specify” the technical information about these items. Such technical information for each item will include material, grade, brand, color, etc. Specifications also detail the interior finishes that is not noted on the architectural plans such as paint, flooring, etc. A complete set of plans and specifications is given to each builder we wish to get a quote from. Sets given should be identical so as to get comparable quotes. We ask builders to give their quote in writing, signed on company paper and specifying whether the work includes VAT.
We examine each quote carefully, comparing them to see if any of the bidders failed to include a budget item. We always clarify exactly in full detail exactly what is and is not included in a quote. We agree on a payment schedule upfront, what you pay for and when.
Checking that a builder is adequately insured to cover both non-completion and injury on site is another important factor in selecting the right builder.
The prospective builder or contractor will provide references, but this is not enough - it is essential you run your own independent checks. You will need to get references from their subcontracts, suppliers and bank providers in addition to post or current clients. A builder is not going to mention clients there have been problems with. This is why at Abruzzo Project we perform due diligence in locating several past clients. We also speak current clients whose property is still under construction or have just moved in or are within the warranty period. This gives us a good basis for determining the right builder.
It is crucially important to have a complete set of plans and specification while in the process of selecting a builder. The architectural plans will show the items that make up the house, such as windows, fireplaces, stairs, etc... The specifications will “specify” the technical information about these items. Such technical information for each item will include material, grade, brand, color, etc. Specifications also detail the interior finishes that is not noted on the architectural plans such as paint, flooring, etc. A complete set of plans and specifications is given to each builder we wish to get a quote from. Sets given should be identical so as to get comparable quotes. We ask builders to give their quote in writing, signed on company paper and specifying whether the work includes VAT.
We examine each quote carefully, comparing them to see if any of the bidders failed to include a budget item. We always clarify exactly in full detail exactly what is and is not included in a quote. We agree on a payment schedule upfront, what you pay for and when.
Checking that a builder is adequately insured to cover both non-completion and injury on site is another important factor in selecting the right builder.
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The Abruzzo Project team stays involved for the duration of the construction process, visiting the site regularly and making sure the building is inspected properly at each stage of construction. After every site visit, we send an update of the project's progress by email to our clients, including photos of the building site.
At the end of the works it is a good idea never to sign off too quickly. The building contract should give you at least 30 days to notify the builder of any problems or defects that have gone unnoticed during construction.
Abruzzo Project is able to assist you through the whole building process from selection of the right builder to the final sign off of the completed project. Our expertise could save you considerable time and money and spare you from unpleasant surprises.
At the end of the works it is a good idea never to sign off too quickly. The building contract should give you at least 30 days to notify the builder of any problems or defects that have gone unnoticed during construction.
Abruzzo Project is able to assist you through the whole building process from selection of the right builder to the final sign off of the completed project. Our expertise could save you considerable time and money and spare you from unpleasant surprises.